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Alzheimer's Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
18. Do mentally stimulating activities
protect against Alzheimer's disease?
Studies have shown that keeping the brain active may be associated
with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease. In a study with nuns,
priests, and brothers known as the Religious Orders Study,
researchers asked more than 700 participants to describe the amount
of time they spent in seven mentally stimulating activities. These
activities included listening to the radio, reading newspapers,
playing puzzle games, and going to museums.
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